• An independent agency, AbilityFirst relies on its direct mail campaigns, program fees, support from United Way, fund raising efforts of its many support groups, and the generosity of many individuals. Persons with physical/developmental disabilities receive services offered by AbilityFirst regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex or handicapping condition.

AbilityFirst sponsors a Sports League Program that includes swimming and basketball. Individuals must be 10-21 years of age. The participating centers are: Harry A. Meier Center (Inglewood), East Los Angeles Center, Long Beach Center, Claremont Center.

Programs and services grew with the needs of persons with physical and developmental disabilities including:

• Adapted recreation
• After school recreation/day care
• Infant and toddler development
• Adult development
• Recreation for teens and adults
• Vocational training centers
• Supported employment
• Day camps
• Resident summer camps
• Therapeutic aquatics
• Accessible housing
• Post-stroke support groups
• Social service counseling
• Parent groups
• Orthopedic equipment loans
• Information and referrals